Question

Determine the y-intercept of the graph of this equation: y - 3 = 2(x + 5)

Answer 1

y intercept is 13

Explanation:

y - 3 = 2(x + 5)

To find the y intercept, let x=0 and solve for y

y - 3 = 2(0 + 5)

y - 3 = 2(5)

y -3 =10

y-3+3 = 10+3

y = 13